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Jun 30, 2010

I've got a question for you homeschooling moms. Are you the ONLY one providing education resources to your child/children or do you use some sort of online schooling as well?

I have been doing everything myself (with the help of curriculum and computer software, of course). However, my oldest will be going into the 6th grade this coming school year and MATH is wiping this momma out.

I clicked on my home state and found out that there is a privately licensed online school, The Keystone School.

It looks like they offer a couple of tuition packages for Middle School (the one I will need) and High School.

You can choose a full year or half year courses.

Full year being 36 months and Half Year being 18 months

You can also choose the individual course plans.

Since we have no issues (at the moment) with any other subject then I think we will be able to go the "individual course" route. *MATH*

What do you think?

Do you have any experience with an online school program?

I like the idea of using online schooling as a supplement to what we are already doing. Actually, it may come in even more handy during high school years. Let's face it, Momma's brain isn't what it used to be.

The tuition amount seems fair and payment plans are available.

Like I said, we have been doing fine on our own but I do believe the further we go the harder it will get. I guess I need a good backup plan. (Kind of like insurance?) lol

Jun 29, 2010

Over 1.7 million cases of cereal have been recalled. The cause? A strange odor that appears to be caused by the plastic packaging. Some have also stated that there was a waxy coating (taste) on some of the cereal.

FDA mentions that there is little risk for injury/illness due to the smell however the risk of an upset stomach is possible if cereal is digested.

The Governor of Massachusetts objects to the policy allowing elementary *YES ELEMENTARY* students the right to receive FREE condoms.

He's also objecting to the part of the policy that PROHIBITS parents from finding out.(If their child receives condom/sexual counseling).

:GULP:

Gov. Deval Patrick says:

"I don't want first-graders having access to condoms, but I don't want first-graders to be sexually active. And, frankly, I don't think the superintendent does, either. And I think parents should be involved, and I say that as a parent."

You don't want first graders to be sexually active? This saddens me to no end.
Why should this statement even come out of someones mouth?
WOW!
WOW!
WOW!

(Yes, I know we live in a different world now. BUT STILL!)

My lil guy turned 7 in March and he will enter the 2nd grade this year. SEX? on his mind?
uhhhhhhhhhhh NO!
Me thinking sex is on his mind at this age?
NOPE!

My oldest is 11 and will be in the 6th grade this year.
Sex on her mind? NOPE
I also have no thoughts of sex being on her mind.

My children are just that....CHILDREN.
I'm not saying that they are angels. NO WAY!
But
They are child-like.
They are not innocent but they are INNOCENT *You know what I mean.
I want them to stay this way until they are like 25.
Or until they actually ya know WANT TO GROW UP.
If they want to run up and down the road acting like a dinosaur.
LET THEM!
I don't care if the 3rd grader next door thinks it's "immature".
I really don't.

Would they still be this innocent and child like if they were in a public school setting?
I don't know.
I really don't.

I would like to think so but....

~end of rant~**ok, not really**

Headlines and stories like the one above scare the (you know what outta me).
Is this how it is in school now days?

Do they really need provisions/revisions to school rules regarding the distribution of condoms in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WHY ON EARTH would something like this even be in the handbook?

And this governor wants to keep the parent completely out of the loop?
Are you kidding me?

This is scary.

I'll quote what one of the commenters on that piece said:

Elementary school kids cannot even go to a field trip WITHOUT parents' approval; yet they CAN get contraception WITHOUT the parents' knowledge?? They can't even get cold medicine, but they can get condoms WITHOUT parents' approval.

Sid the Science Kid's "No School Singalong" special debuts tomorrow, June 21st on PBS KIDS.

Don't worry...If you miss it tomorrow then it will re-broadcast on June 25th.

Sid wonders what he could possibly do on his day off from school. But when all his friends come over for a play date, they quickly put their science minds together and decide to put on a show in the backyard! They each take turns rocking out as they sing their favorite science songs for a very appreciative audience of Mom, Dad and Zeke!

Uh-Oh! SpaghettiO's.....have been recalled by Campbells. Three of the popular SpaghettiO's varieties have been recalled due to the meatballs being UNDER processed.

"SpaghettiOs" with Meatballs in 14.75-ounce cans;

"SpaghettiOs" A to Z with Meatballs in 14.75-ounce cans; and

"SpaghettiOs" Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars) in 14.75-ounce cans.

Check for plant code EST4K on any one of these items with the USE BY DATES June 2010 to December 2010. (The code will be found on the bottom of the can.)

If you happen to have one of these cans, Do not eat them. Take it back to the store for an exchange or refund immediately.

For more information on this recall visit CampbellsSoup.com.

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Target is recalling Boys and Girls belts that were sold exclusively at their stores from December 2008-December 2009.Boys’ Cherokee belts with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt and girls’ Circo belts with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074

This info can be found on the inside label of the belt.

These belts contain excessive amounts of lead. If you have one, take it to any Target store for a full refund.

Sold at: Department and juvenile product stores nationwide between August 2009 and April 2010 for $99.

If you have one of these carriers, You are asked to stop using immediately and contact Regal Lager.

Phone:(866) 678-8940 or website www.regallager.com/recalls

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Kiwi Industries recalls infant rompers and onesies sold nationwide from March 2010 to May 2010.
Snaps on the rompers and onesies can detach and pose as a choking hazzard.

The onesies and rompers were sold in eight colors and prints: eggplant with kiwi green binding, floral print with eggplant binding, kiwi green with eggplant binding, pacific blue with kiwi green binding, crisscross print and kiwi green with pacific blue binding. The onesies were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 12 to 18 months. The rompers were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 18 to 24 months. “Kiwi industries” is printed on a tag sewn inside the garment’s collar.

If your purchased any of these items, Contact Kiwi Industries at (877) 509-4891 or visit kiwiindustries.com.

The new Moonfairies series adventures are an addition to the inspiring online world created by Hidden City Entertainment, Inc. In addition to the new Moonfairies series, Bella Sara Adventures is an award-winning game-play component that allows girls to meet magical horses, characters and friends as they discover new lands, solve mysteries and customize their avatar and their world to match their personalities.

Bella Sara cards and collectibles are available at fine stores including Target, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us and BellaSara.com.

~Giveaway~

Would you like to win a pack of NEW Moonfairies cards? Follow me on Twitter. I will be giving away a pack tomorrow night (Friday, June 18th).

All you have to do is TWEET : I want Bella Sara Moonfairies cards! from now until tomorrow night around 10:00 CST.

Kroger, General Mills, NBC's hit TV Show “The Biggest Loser” and many other sponsors are teaming up to donate $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year.

AHEM and you can help!Nope, they're not asking you for money
All you have to do is visit www.pfpchallenge.com/Kroger and make a pledge to lose weight.What better time to lose weight than summer....think BIKINI.

Through June 30, 2010, for every pound you pledge to lose, the Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 14¢ to Feeding America® — enough to deliver one pound of groceries to a local food bank.

Would you like to shed some pounds and help FEED AMERICA?

Here's a little somethin' somethin' to help start you off.

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Giveaway

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I am giving away one $30 Kroger Card to help you buy some YUMMY yet HEALTHY foods.

All you have to do is leave me a comment below.

I want to know how you plan to lose the weight.

(besides eating healthy)

Let me know about your exercise routine.

**This is a required entry.

After you have told me about your exercise routine, You may enter this giveaway as often as you would like.

This giveaway will end tomorrow @ 10:00 AM CST

24 hr giveaway

Kroger Family of Stores gift card, information, and giveaway were all provided by the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills through MyBlogSpark

Jun 12, 2010

Ya know, this one time I found a whole stick of spearamint gum in my burrito.

I about BLEW a gasket. Ok, I did blow a gasket.

I freaked. I think I may have even cried.

Cried because....I was hungry! DUH And we were already a good ways away from the taco bell.

GRRRR!

Another time, I found a hair on the same plate as my salad.

CHECK, please!

But I can honestly say that I have NEVER found anything that resembled this in my Capri Sun. . . .

Capri Sun as in those yummy (yes, I said YUMMY but ONLY YUMMY when mold or JUNK is not floating around) little fruit juices. Are there real fruits in there? I'm not sure but I do know that there is sugar and I love sugar!

Anyhoo, I may have not found anything like the above but someone else did.

Yeah, Can you imagine?

uhhh EWWW!

Who's the lucky MOLD/MONSTER/OOGLY BOOGLY/WHATHEHECKISIT owner now?

Melissa Wiegand Brown found this WHATCHAMACALLIT in her capri sun pouch.

Now before you go all "NOT ANOTHER ONE!" on us let me explain that Melissa stated here that she was NOT looking to sue Kraft. She was simply wanting them to recall these particular capri sun products (the icky ones). I'm guessing Kraft doesn't think this is THAT serious because they declined the recall attempt.

Kraft did respond with this on their facebook page :

“We recently received word from a consumer about an issue with a Capri Sun pouch. We understand that some of you are concerned. Now that we’ve tested the material, we’ve confirmed it was mold. While unpleasant, it is not a safety issue. If this had been a safety issue, Kraft Foods certainly would have taken the necessary steps, including issuing a recall.

As a general food safety tip, please remember that because Capri Sun beverages don’t have preservatives, a leaky pouch can cause the beverage to spoil and discarding it is the right action to take.”

P to the P to the S: If you do a search for "mold in juice" you will see that this sort of thing is pretty common in the juices without preservatives. Here's one of the articles found via a blog reader (Thanks Callie!) Look What I found in my Apple Juice